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AI in Research: Between Promise and Peril Seminar
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how research is conducted—but it also raises important ethical, methodological, and societal questions. Please join us for the seminar “AI in Research: Between Promise and Peril”, featuring Dr. Israel Agaku, a multidisciplinary public health scientist with experience spanning academia, government service, and global health leadership.
March 31 | 12:00–1:00 PM
UGA Gwinnett Campus, Room 113
Learn about the opportunities and challenges of using AI in research, including ethical considerations and emerging innovations. 
Register to select lunch or receive Zoom information: https://forms.office.com/r/7CHEHSRqw0
About Dr. Agaku: Dr. Israel Agaku is a multidisciplinary public health scientist whose career spans academia, government service, and global health leadership. As an adjunct faculty member at the University of California, San Francisco, he brings a systems-level perspective shaped by years of field investigation, methodological innovation, and international collaboration. His work unites methodological rigor with forward-thinking AI solutions designed to drive ethically responsible, next-generation research.
Kev Achievements:
- Health Equity Leadership: Led global outbreak responses as a CDC disease detective, contributing to emergency operations for Ebola and other major public health threats, and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Tobacco Induced Diseases, and Chief Scientific Officer at Chisquares.
- Research Excellence: – Authored 160+ peer-reviewed manuscripts and contributed as an associate editor to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Report.
- Impactful Contributions: – Designed and advanced national surveillance systems, including NHANES, BRFSS, the National Adult Tobacco Survey, the National Youth Tobacco Survey, and the Global Youth Tobacco Survey.
With three doctoral degrees and a deep commitment to strengthening public health infrastructure, Dr. Agaku continues to influence the field through research, mentorship, and scientific leadership roles across journals and industry.
